If you are a patient worried about the recent press and TV coverage of metal on metal hip replacements please see our Announcements on the left of this page.  There is further information via Quick links at the top right hand of the page.  We advise you to contact your GP who is best placed to help.

If you are a worried about Cancer and total hip replacements please read the joint BOA/British Hip Society statement here.

If you are a patient or surgeon worried about recent press comments by the Secretary of State for Health on knee surgery please see our letter to Mr Lansley here.  Knee replacement is a lasting and successful procedure.

Founded in 1918, we are the surgical specialty association for trauma and orthopaedics, with over 4000 members.

Representing some 40% of the entire UK surgical workforce, trauma and orthopaedic surgeons carry out 1.6 million procedures every year in England alone.  Our core objectives are the pursuit of excellence in professional practice, training and education, and research.  In this regard, we support our members from the outset of their professional training and throughout their careers and senior citizenship. Accordingly our strapline is Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons, and it is my privilege to be President of this diverse and highly professional association. 

These are challenging times in the world of healthcare and we are committed to playing our part in the service transformation currently underway.  This website describes what we do and how we go about it.  I hope you enjoy your visit and would be delighted to receive your feedback.

Joseph J Dias, Leicester